List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- door frame, window frame, frame sections of the door or window that provide most of its structural integrity
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- serow, wild goat
usually written using kana alone ã adjective adjective (generic)
- sweet-smelling, scentful, fragrant
usually written using kana alone expression ã adjective adjective (generic)
- invisible, unseen
- vague, mysterious
- imaginary
ateji usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
gairaigo Modern Greek origin ateji rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Hebrew
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas), sacred baboon
gairaigo German origin search-only kana form ateji rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- iodine (I)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) abbreviation
- fan columbine (Aquilegia flabellata)
- hemp yarn wound into a hollow ball
- egg custard dish on a base of udon noodles
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- joke, witticism, pleasantry, attempt at humour, attempt at humor